Alpha-1 Globulin, Dialysate Fluid — Electrophoresis, Mass Fraction
Measures the proportion of alpha-1 globulin protein in dialysis fluid using electrophoresis.
["This test helps assess how much alpha-1 globulin protein is present in the sampled dialysis fluid."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 54465-0
- Short code
- Alpha1 Glob MFr Dial fld Elph
- Synonyms
- Alpha1 Glob MFr Dial fld Elph
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 44
- Ref high
- 147
- Critical range
- 7.2 N/A – 7.6 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- electrophoresis
- CPT
- 84075
- SNOMED
- 27550007
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This laboratory test measures alpha-1 globulin, one of the protein groups found in blood, within a sample of dialysate or dialysis fluid. Electrophoresis is used to separate the protein fractions so the proportion of alpha-1 globulin can be determined.
Why might I need this test?
This test may be used when evaluating protein in dialysis fluid, particularly during peritoneal dialysis. It can help a dialysis team understand how proteins are being lost into the fluid and interpret them alongside other laboratory and clinical findings.
How is the test performed?
A dialysis fluid sample is obtained according to the dialysis care team's instructions. The laboratory separates the proteins in the sample by electrophoresis and reports the mass fraction, or proportion, of alpha-1 globulin.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually required. The sample is typically collected and handled by trained dialysis or laboratory staff, so follow any collection, storage, and timing instructions provided by your care team.
Reference range
Adult: 44-147 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
An increased proportion of alpha-1 globulin in dialysis fluid may reflect inflammation or increased movement of blood proteins into the fluid. Results should be interpreted with the other protein fractions, total protein measurements, dialysis type, and your clinical condition because collection timing and fluid handling can also affect them.
Short name
Dialysate alpha-1 globulin
Frequently asked questions
What is alpha-1 globulin?
Why is this test performed on dialysis fluid?
Does an abnormal result mean my dialysis is not working?
Sources
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